Nutrition in allergic rhinitis

Allergic Rhinitis is an immune disorder. It’s a reaction to airborne (inhaled) allergens. Depending with the allergen the resulting rhinitis and conjunctivitis may be seasonal (hay fever) or occur year round (perennial allergic rhinitis)

When a body comes into contact with allergen, it releases histamine which is a natural chemical that defends the body from the allergen. This chemical can cause allergic rhinitis and its symptoms. The most common allergens includes tree pollen, grass pollen, dust mites, animal dander, cat saliva and mold

Symptoms of allergic rhinitis

These includes

Sneezing
Running nose
Stuffy nose
Itchy nose
Coughing
Sour or scratchy throat
Itchy nose
Watery eyes
Dark circles under the eyes
Frequent headaches
Eczema – dry and itchy skin that can blister
Excessive fatigue
Hives (Swollen, pale red bumps or plaques on the skin)

To manage Allergic rhinitis

The following foods are important in your diet

Flax and chia foods– these are good source of alpha linoleic acid which is the plant fashion of omega 3. They are good source of proteins.

Turmeric– this is a spice that helps to prevent the release of histamine, turmeric is anti-inflammatory hence its used to ease the symptoms as well as fight them

Garlic– it’s a great allergy fighter. Garlic works as the decongestant helping to ease sneezes and sniffers

Omega 3 rich foods– e.g. fish oil helps to reduce the inflammation

Quercetin rich foods like Green/ Black teas, apples, red onions, stinging nettle and red wine

Eliminate these external factors that triggers or worsens the allergic rhinitis